drugs to remain positive about Liverpool's chances
of a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Liverpool's hopes of securing a Champions League
berth were hit by a damaging goalless draw
against Southampton last weekend, a match in
which James Milner missed a second-half penalty.
The Reds remain in third but have played a game
more than Manchester City and Arsenal, who are
fourth and fifth, and can be leapfrogged by the
former before Liverpool visit West Ham on Sunday,
while the Gunners can close within a point with a
win at Stoke City.
However, Liverpool boss Klopp says that pressure
at this stage of the season is to be expected and
the German was in a typically upbeat mood at a
pre-match news conference.
"It [the match] is as significant as the last few
games," he said. "If you don't win then this
happens and this happens, but it's something we
have to learn in life that pressure comes at the end
of the season.
"It's the 100 per cent truth, we have to learn this
kind of truth. The problem at the top of the table is
all competitors are strong and can win games, but
we are strong as well.
"I'm more than 100 per cent positive, we are
focused already on the job to do. That's all I can
say about it. I'm in a positive mood actually. I'm in
a positive mood without drugs! It shouldn't be a
surprise I don't use things like this."
Klopp is adamant that there will be no sign of
nerves from his side at London Stadium.
"I don't think we will be [nervous]," Klopp added.
"It is easier to sit here to talk about than perform
on the pitch.
"We only need one big result? Maybe not one
result. We will see.
"You need to be ready for the final moments. It's
about being organised and serious defending.
"It's football. It's a game. We're good at this
game."
While Liverpool failed to beat Southampton, Arsenal
were 2-0 victors at St Mary's Stadium in midweek.
"It was a completely different game when
Southampton played Arsenal," Klopp said. "It was
an open game. [I have] no idea why they did them
that favour."
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